KATIE BUEHLER
Pleasant Prairie
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent nurse to patient service.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Aurora Kenosha Medical Center
Kenosha
10.2024 - Current
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Assisted physicians during invasive procedures such as central line insertions or intubations, ensuring safe and accurate completion of tasks.
- Streamlined emergency room operations by efficiently triaging patients according to the severity of their condition.
- Facilitated clear communication with patients, families, and colleagues, fostering a positive environment in a fast-paced setting.
- Answered codes quickly and orchestrated efficient, skilled medical care.
- Deescalated tense situations involving agitated patients or family members through active listening skills and empathetic responses.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during crisis situations, helping them cope more effectively with difficult circumstances.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams for optimal patient outcomes during high-stress situations.
- Educated patients and families on post-discharge care instructions, promoting adherence to prescribed regimens for improved health outcomes at home.
- Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
- Updated personal nursing knowledge through continuing education courses, staying current on best practices in emergency medicine.
- Expedited treatment plans by interpreting diagnostic tests accurately and collaborating with physicians on appropriate interventions.
- Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis, and treatment.
- Delivered culturally competent care to diverse populations, adapting communication styles as needed for optimal understanding between parties involved.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
Education
Bachelor of Science Nursing - Bible
Cedarville University
Cedarville, Ohio05-2024
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- IV insertion
- Patient assessments
- Behavioral health care
- EKG interpretation
- Emergency triage
- Vital signs monitoring
- Critical thinking
Certification
- Registered Nursing License
- TeamSTEPPS Certification
- First Aid/CPR Certification
- BLS - Basic Life Support
- ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
CLINICAL EXPERIENCE
- Complex Care | Miami Valley Hospital Main, Centerville, OH 10/16/23 – 12/15/23
- Care of Populations | various health centers in Springfield Ohio 8/23/23 – 10/13/23
- Medical/Surgical | Soin Medical Center, Beavercreek, OH 1/10/23 – 5/5/23
- Crisis Care & Psychiatric | Kettering Health Behavioral Medical Center, Moraine, OH 1/10/23 – 5/5/23
- Pediatric | Dayton Children’s Medical Center, Dayton, OH 8/24/22 – 12/16/22
- Maternity | Kettering Health Main Center, Kettering, OH 8/24/22 – 12/16/22
Nurse Daisy Awards
This award is given to a nurse who exemplifies care that goes above and beyond for their patients. It is a patient elected award he or she submits once their care is complete. This award can be given for any number of reasons the patients lists but some include but not limited to, ensuring the patient feels seen and heard, ensuring the patient feels safe, well cared for and not neglected or providing care in a timely ,efficient manner to respect patient wants and needs.
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Aurora Kenosha Medical Center
10.2024 - Current
Bachelor of Science Nursing - Bible
Cedarville University
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